Chums on the Farm.
By
ERN. SHAW.
Copyright.
No. 1. “ Travelling along-singing a song—side by side!” Merrily the famous Chums raised their voices as they trudged up the hill be glad,’ sa°dGou7 ' Vher6 We ' r ° gOi " S ’ but when we get here rU Oh , we shall soon reach civilization,” replied Teddy, “as a matter of fact, he added, I can see signs of life over the hill ” Itsafann, exclaimed Golly, “Gee! I hope they’ll adopt us! 1 hey re sure to have something tarty and appetizing to eat, and I could worry a haystack. , « x Presently they reached the gate leading to the farmhouse. An old farmer, with a jovial red face, was trudging across the paddock With a fork-load of hay on his shoulders. “ Now, laddies,” he exclaimed with’ a grin, “ What are vou-a couple of tramps? J “ Not ’art,” replied Teddy—“ we are gentlemen of fortune, like Mr Micawber, waiting for something to turn up!” “ Wall,” responded the farmer, “ you look a pair of merry rascals Come inside—supper s ready—so you’re just in time.” The Chums didn’t need more persuading, and in they went. (To be Continued.)
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Otago Witness, Issue 3862, 20 March 1928, Page 84
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